14 magg 1501 anni - Amerigo Ves Pucci

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Voyager: Amerigo Vespucci

Year Voyage Began: 1501 is when Vespucci discovered Rio de Janeiro

Country of Origin: Florence, Italy

Financed by: King Ferninand and Queen Isabella of Spain

Motivation: He was enticed by the prospect of fame He also wanted to see the world with his own eyes

Where did he go?: On his third and most successful voyage, he discovered present-day Rio de Janeiro and Rio de la Plata.

Accomplishments: He was the first person to recognize North and South America as distinct continents

Interesting fact: His nickname was the Pickle Dealer